This Day in RI History: May 18, 1652 – Rhode Island becomes the first colony to pass an anti-slavery law

On May 18th, 1652, Rhode Island became the first of the thirteen colonies to ban slavery. The good intentions of those who wrote the law, however, went unheeded – the statute was largely ignored for over a century, as many merchants in the state became …

Rhode Island Democrats Push Semiautomatic Rifle, Shotgun, Pistol, Ban

Rhode Island Democrats are pushing an “assault weapons” ban that would ban many rifles, shotguns, and pistols in the state. Rhode Island Current noted the ban, S 0359, targets “military-style” firearms and semiautomatics with cosmetic features such “as …

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island Beat Tampa Bay

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island defeated the Tampa Bay Rowdies 3-0 away in the United Soccer League Championship yesterday [May 17]. Clay Holstad, Zachary Herivaux and Noah Fuson scored for Rhode Island. A former Bermuda captain, Smith made history in his first …

Houzeo Rolls Out New Buyer Platform for Rhode Island Homebuyers

Home buyers across the Ocean State can now find their dream home on Houzeo, schedule a tour, and submit offers. PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houzeo, America’s #1 home selling website and app, is now launching …

Tracing one Hmong family’s journey from Laos to Rhode Island

Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery unveils War Dog Memorial

The War Dog Memorial at the the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery. (Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery)EXETER, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery dedicated its new War Dog Memorial on Saturday. The cemetery said that the …

$2,400 Stimulus Checks for Rhode Island – Apply Today!

Rhode Island residents could see a financial boost as the state announces $2,400 stimulus checks to help families cope with rising costs. This program is designed to support individuals and households affected by inflation, high utility bills, and the …

Famous 'Rocky' sculptor crafts statue honoring working military dogs in Rhode Island

EXETER, R.I. (WJAR) — A statue honoring dogs that assist soldiers in the line of duty is set to be unveiled Saturday afternoon. The War Dog Memorial, which will be placed at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter, was crafted by A. Thomas …

An open letter to the Jewish leaders in Providence, Rhodes Island

I just learned today that the Jewish leaders in Providence, R I. have a meltdown over the mayor's decision to raise the flag of Palestine over City Hall on May 16.   Regrettably, you protested by arguing the flag of Palestine is the same flag of Hamas, …

Rhode Island Weather for May 17, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Not much change, still muggy and warm, with partial sunshine through mostly a thin cloud cover and a chance for a midday shower. Highs in the upper 70’s and lows in the lower 60’s with a gusty southwesterly breeze. It’s a “C …